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Garnet and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Garnet and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Annabergite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Garnet and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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